Ithabeleng S/s
Wesselsbron, Free State · Lejweleputswa
About Ithabeleng S/s
Based in Wesselsbron, Free State, Ithabeleng S/s is a public secondary school located in an urban setting under the Lejweleputswa education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 1382 learners with a teaching staff of 39, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 35:1. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ithabeleng S/s is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Ithabeleng S/s is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Ithabeleng S/s is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding maintenance, school fund, curriculum, supplies, other without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ithabeleng S/s reported a total enrollment of 1,382 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 35:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ithabeleng S/s is situated in Wesselsbron (Monyakeng Location), within the Free State province. The school falls under the Lejweleputswa education district, specifically within the 7 circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nala, under the Nala local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 1299 Boikhutso Street, Monyakeng Location, Wesselsbron, 9680. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 366, Wesselsbron, 9680.
Curriculum & Academics
Ithabeleng S/s is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ithabeleng S/s was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Free State Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by state and the school buildings are owned by state.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ithabeleng S/s are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
1299 Boikhutso Street, Monyakeng Location, Wesselsbron, 9680
Wesselsbron, Free State
Postal
P.o. Box 366, Wesselsbron, 9680
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
444908152
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.